Explore the Family Name Sward
The meaning of Sward
Americanized form of Swedish Svärd or Swärd, a soldier’s name or ornamental name from svärd ‘sword’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Nils.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sward in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sward has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 23,986 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 28,679, marking a decrease of nearly 20 percent. The total count of individuals with the Sward surname also fell from 982 in 2000 to 831 in 2010, a reduction of around 15 percent. The proportion of people with the Sward surname per 100,000 also dropped by more than 22 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,986 | #28,679 | -19.57% |
| Count | 982 | 831 | -15.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.28 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sward
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Sward, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, about 97 percent identified as White, which slightly decreased to approximately 95 percent by 2010. However, there were some notable increases in other ethnic identities associated with the surname. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races more than doubled from roughly 0.7 percent in 2000 to 1.44 percent in 2010. The Hispanic population also showed an increase of more than 64 percent over the decade, while the Black population saw a growth of over 35 percent. It's important to note that no individuals with the surname Sward identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 95.19% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.17% | 64.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.44% | 102.82% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0.96% | 35.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |